Underplayed Gems

Carry Onward (2023)

Carry Onward cover
Developer
Andrey Chudaev
Publisher
Andrey Chudaev, Nejcraft
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.2 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

More games like thisWatch the trailer

or watch the trailer on YouTube

How it feels

A quiet, contemplative walk through memories as you interact with personal objects to uncover a story of grief and healing.

emotionalatmosphericrelaxingreflectivenarrative-drivenslow-pacedmelancholichopeful

What players say

Players say the 15-to-30 minute experience is an emotional story about grief and moving on, but opinions split on whether the writing and voice acting are strong enough to carry the minimal gameplay.

Screenshots

Carry Onward screenshot 1Carry Onward screenshot 2Carry Onward screenshot 3Carry Onward screenshot 4Carry Onward screenshot 5Carry Onward screenshot 6

More games like this

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.